[autumn]

My friend and I are planning on moving to London after Christmas. Perhaps we are being a little naive, but we want an adventure; something new and exciting.

I'm asking for your thoughts and any advice that you may have to help!

[M_Mullins]

London is great, a really fantastic place to live.
You'll have a blast!

[musicdisciple]

Where are you from? How long will you be in London? Will you work there?

Obviously if you're from overseas you'll need more advice than if you're English.

[autumn]

I'm from Derbyshire. Hopefully permanent. Yes, work in London.
:]

[noambit]

I would Love to live in London...or Europe in General...the problem I keep running into is getting a work visa. How are you getting around this problem? While your over there you have to try the pastys at west cornwall pasty co.

[musicdisciple]

Originally Posted by noambit

How are you getting around this problem?

Since autumn says he/she is from Derbyshire, I'm assuming he/she is getting around the problem by being British.

[autumn]

:] I'm British.

Would it be better if there was more of us? I'm thinking of costs and things.

[musicdisciple]

Once you get there you'll find more people. Most of the people on here are from overseas so have a different perspective on London. Aussies seem to swear by http://www.loot.com/ and http://www.gumtree.com/ for finding flats and flatmates. Take the train down for a weekend to start job hunting and flat hunting before you move. Email your cv to agencies or ask whatever company you work for now to transfer you to London.